A New Order of Fishlike Amphibia From the Pennsylvanian of Kansas
Illogical Geology, the Weakest Point in the Evolution Theory
A New Genus of Pennsylvanian Fish (Crossopterygii, Coelacanthiformes) From Kansas
Dinosaurs, With Special Reference to the American Museum Collections
Dinosaurs, With Special Reference to the American Museum Collections
The Secret Lives of Dinosaurs
Longlist, 2025 Non-Obvious Book Awards Buried within a lost world, astonishing evidence reveals the behavior of extinct animals, giving us a glimpse at both everyday and epic events. If we look at these discoveries carefully, the untold stories of these magnificent creatures come into view, breathing new life into the prehistoric past. The Secret Lives of Dinosaurs tells the remarkable tales of ancient animals through some of the most distinctive and unusual fossils ever found, offering an intimate, behind-the-scenes look into the story of life in deep time. Venturing hundreds of millions of years into the past, Dean R. Lomax takes us on a journey through the grand cycle of life, infused with anecdotes from his own adventures and sprinkled with a touch of dinosaur humor. These fossils tell real-world stories of prehistoric parenting, the quest for survival, and the endless struggle between predator and prey. Unbelievable moments are captured: saber-toothed cats clashing, mega-millipedes mating, dinosaurs swimming. From ammonite eggs to mosasaur mealtimes, and from a pregnant ichthyosaur that chowed down on a bird to the mammal that took down a dinosaur, these behaviors challenge what we thought we knew about the prehistoric world. This book looks into the private moments of long-extinct creatures as never before, letting us see them not just as fossils in a museum but as living, breathing animals with personalities and emotions. Vivid illustrations by Bob Nicholls bring these incredible stories to life in full color.
Experiments Upon Magnesia Alba, Quicklime, and Some Other Alcaline Substances
Familiar Letters on Chemistry, and Its Relation to Commerce, Physiology, and Agriculture
Solid State Chemistry
Solid State Chemistry: An Introduction 6th Edition is a fully revised edition of one of our most successful textbooks with at least 20% new information and new images of crystal structures. Solid-state chemistry is still a rapidly advancing field, contributing to areas such as batteries for transport and energy storage, nanostructured materials and porous materials for the capture of carbon dioxide and other pollutants. This edition aims, as previously, not only to teach the basic science that underpins the subject but also to direct the reader to the most modern techniques and to expanding and new areas of research. The user-friendly style takes a largely non-mathematical approach and gives practical examples of applications of solid-state materials and concepts. The chapter on sustainability written by an expert in the field has been updated, and examples of the relevance of solid-state chemistry to sustainability are used throughout. The chapter on batteries has been extended to include fuel cells. Other new topics in this edition include X-ray-free electron laser crystallography and thermal properties of materials. A companion website offering accessible resources for students and instructors alike, featuring topics and tools such as quizzes, videos, web links and more has been provided for this edition. Excellent overview of solid state properties and syntheses. User-friendly style taking a largely non-mathematical approach and giving practical examples of applications of solid state materials and concepts. The companion website offers accessible resources featuring topics and tools such as quizzes, videos, web links and more. Significantly updated section on sustainability in solid-state chemistry. Broad range of topics to provide students with a firm grounding in the major theoretical and practical aspects of the chemistry of solids.
Solid State Chemistry
Solid State Chemistry: An Introduction 6th Edition is a fully revised edition of one of our most successful textbooks with at least 20% new information and new images of crystal structures. Solid-state chemistry is still a rapidly advancing field, contributing to areas such as batteries for transport and energy storage, nanostructured materials and porous materials for the capture of carbon dioxide and other pollutants. This edition aims, as previously, not only to teach the basic science that underpins the subject but also to direct the reader to the most modern techniques and to expanding and new areas of research. The user-friendly style takes a largely non-mathematical approach and gives practical examples of applications of solid-state materials and concepts. The chapter on sustainability written by an expert in the field has been updated, and examples of the relevance of solid-state chemistry to sustainability are used throughout. The chapter on batteries has been extended to include fuel cells. Other new topics in this edition include X-ray-free electron laser crystallography and thermal properties of materials. A companion website offering accessible resources for students and instructors alike, featuring topics and tools such as quizzes, videos, web links and more has been provided for this edition. Excellent overview of solid state properties and syntheses. User-friendly style taking a largely non-mathematical approach and giving practical examples of applications of solid state materials and concepts. The companion website offers accessible resources featuring topics and tools such as quizzes, videos, web links and more. Significantly updated section on sustainability in solid-state chemistry. Broad range of topics to provide students with a firm grounding in the major theoretical and practical aspects of the chemistry of solids.
Hazards of Nitrogen and Other Inert Gases
An authoritative discussion of safety considerations for professionals and Operators working with or around nitrogen and other inert gases In Hazards of Nitrogen and Other Inert Gases: How They Can Be Safely Managed, experienced refinery supervisor and manager M. Darryl Yoes delivers a thorough discussion of the use of nitrogen and other inert gases in the refining industry and other industries where they are commonly used. The author includes a complete exploration of the hazards of working with and around nitrogen, as well as case studies of incidents involving nitrogen in both gas and cryogenic forms, and other inert gases, including carbon dioxide, argon, and neon. Yoes walks readers through the most critical safety aspects of working with asphyxiants such as inert confined space entry and discusses how to avoid and prevent catastrophic incidents. The book offers self-quizzes, essential terms, key workflows, and checklists for routine practice. Readers will also find: A thorough background on nitrogen use and the hazards that flow from working with it Comprehensive explorations of incidents involving asphyxiation, hypoxia, and cold burns resulting from nitrogen (gas and liquid form) and other inert gases Practical discussions of the prevention of catastrophic incidents involving inert gases Additional discussions of other inert gases, including carbon dioxide and helium Perfect for all operations personnel who work with or around asphyxiants, including petroleum refining and petrochemical plant operators, line supervisors, and process and mechanical engineers, this book will also benefit new operators and advanced students learning about or working with nitrogen and other inert gases.
Bioactive Polymer Materials with Antibacterial Properties
Bioactive materials have a wide range of applications, and bioactive materials with antibacterial properties, in particular, have attracted significant medical interest. The emergence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria due to the uncontrolled, immoderate, and multiple use of antibiotics and chemotherapeutics is a serious threat to the world population, as antibiotic-resistant microorganisms cause life-threatening diseases in humans. The development of novel, safe, and effective antibacterial agents is the decisive solution to this issue. In this context, bioactive polymer materials with antibacterial properties could be promising agents to control MDR bacteria; therefore, this Special Issue focuses on such materials. It is an open forum where scientists/researchers may share their knowledge, investigations, and findings in this promising field. This Special Issue contains a total of 17 articles. Among these 17 articles, 3 are comprehensive review articles, and the remaining 14 are research articles. These fourteen original articles are devoted to the antimicrobial applications and mechanisms of various bioactive materials against pathogenic microorganisms.
Advanced Materials and Technologies in Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry
This reprint deals with the endodontic and restorative areas that can benefit most from the continuous introduction of new products and technologies, including innovative and original scientific research related to newly developed materials and technologies that can suggest ways to solve the problems of traditional dental care.
Millimeter Wave and Terahertz Source, Sensing and Imaging
This Special Issue highlights the rapid advancements and ongoing challenges in the field of millimeter-wave and terahertz technologies, including sources, devices, systems, and applications. With increasing global interest, these technologies have evolved from lab-based experiments to industrial applications, including non-destructive inspection, security scanning, and medical diagnostics. The articles within this issue cover a wide range of novel developments, such as THz polarimetric and time-of-flight imaging, waveguides for vacuum electronic sources, advancements in gas sensing, and metasurfaces for ultrafast THz modulation. Collectively, these studies provide valuable insights into the future of THz wave applications, positioning this issue as an important resource for researchers and engineers working in the fields of sensing, imaging, and communication.
Spinosaur Tales
The spinosaurs - the dinosaur group that includes the largest land predator of all time, the awe-inspiring Spinosaurus - star in this cutting-edge review. The giant sail-backed carnivorous dinosaur Spinosaurus is one of the most famous of all dinosaurs; a staple of documentaries, books and video games, and the beast that bested the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex in Jurassic Park III. But what do we actually know about this crocodile-headed monster and its relatives, the spinosaurs? The spinosaurs were some of the strangest predatory dinosaurs, combining a long low skull with powerfully clawed hands. Some species had huge sails over their backs, as well as fin-like tails. A great deal of scientific mystery surrounds them. Their fossil remains are highly fragmentary, many aspects of their appearance uncertain, their evolutionary relationships elusive, and interpretations of their ecology and behaviour are hotly contested. Spinosaur Tales explores the exciting, sometimes controversial world of spinosaur science. Bringing these creatures back to life with stunning illustrations, world-renowned palaeontologists David Hone and Mark P. Witton present the latest views on the evolution, anatomy and lifestyles of an enigmatic yet charismatic dinosaur group.
Mechanical Behavior of Advanced Materials
With the recent developments in the field of advanced materials, there exists a need for a systematic summary and detailed introduction of the modeling and simulation methods for these materials. This book provides a comprehensive description of the mechanical behavior of advanced materials using modeling and simulation. It includes materials such as high-entropy alloys, high-entropy amorphous alloys, nickel-based superalloys, light alloys, electrode materials, and nanostructured reinforced composites. Reviews the performance and application of a variety of advanced materials and provides the detailed theoretical modeling and simulation of mechanical properties Covers the topics of deformation, fracture, diffusion, and fatigue Features worked examples and exercises that help readers test their understanding This book is aimed at researchers and advanced students in solid mechanics, material science, engineering, material chemistry, and those studying the mechanics of materials.
Efficiency and Sustainability in the Energy and Chemical Industries
Using classic thermodynamic principles as the point of departure, this new edition of a popular resource supplies the understanding and tools required to measure process ef ciency and sustainability with much improved accuracy. Exploring the driving forces in the chemical and power industries, Efficiency and Sustainability in the Energy and Chemical Industries: Scientific Principles and Case Studies, Third Edition investigates why losses occur and explains how to reduce them. It focuses on the changing roles of refining and chemicals in industry and how the industry is transforming itself, and considers economics as a key enabler to look at technology choices and whether shareholder returns will be there. Includes new chapters on plastics recycling technologies and challenges, low carbon energy sources, the changing energy mix, and project economics, taxes, and subsidies Illustrates techniques with wide-ranging case studies related to energy conversion, mining, and the chemical industries as well as examples and problems Considers engineering layouts that reduce the environmental impact of chemical operations Explains how to use energy analysis to accurately assess the quality and performance of chemical processes Supplies quantitative tools for analyzing sustainability and efficiency Investigates the challenges of the hydrogen economy and CO2 and low carbon Discusses plastics recycling, economics, and a changing energy mix Complete with the keys to quantification of process efficiency and sustainability, this cutting-edge book is the ideal guide for those engaged in the transition from fossil-based fuels to renewable and sustainable energy sources using low-waste procedures.
Bubbles, Drops, and Particles in Non-Newtonian Fluids
The third edition of Bubbles, Drops, and Particles in Non-Newtonian Fluids provides comprehensive coverage of the scientific foundations and the latest advances in particle motion in non-Newtonian media.Thoroughly updating and expanding its best-selling predecessor, this edition addresses numerical and experimental developments in non-Newtonian particulate systems. It includes a new chapter on heat transfer in non-Newtonian fluids in the free and mixed convection regimes and thus covers forced convection regimes separately in this edition.Salient Features: Demonstrates how dynamic behavior of single particles can yield useful information for modeling transport processes in complex multiphase flows Addresses heat transfer in Generalized Newtonian Fluid (GNF), visco-plastic and visco-elastic fluids throughout the book and outlines potential strategies for heat transfer enhancement Provides a new detailed section on the effect of confinement on heat transfer from bluff-bodies in non-Newtonian fluids Written in a clear and concise manner, this book remains an excellent handbook and reference. It is essential reading for students and researchers interested in exploring particle motion in different types of non-Newtonian systems encountered in disciplines across engineering and the sciences.
Development of Bio-Based Materials
The shift towards a sustainable and circular economy is one of today's most pressing challenges. Growing global demand for materials, along with concerns about environmental impact and resource depletion, has fueled interest in innovative polymeric materials that support sustainability, recyclability, and advanced functionality. Given the increasing interest in this field, this reprint brings together a selection of 19 innovative research articles originally published in the Special Issue "Development of Bio-Based Materials: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications II". These studies highlight recent advances in polymer science, with a strong focus on sustainability, recycling, bio-based materials, biomedical applications, and advanced functional materials.Designed as a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, and professionals in polymer science, materials engineering, and sustainability, this collection aims to inspire further innovation in bio-based materials and their applications.
Chemical Conservation of Paper-Based Cultural Heritage
The Special Issue "Chemical conservation of paper-based cultural heritage" compiles the research achievements in the field of cultural heritage conservation, aiming to deepen the understanding of degradation mechanisms and preservation strategies for paper artifacts and offering practical insights into more efficient and sustainable conservation approaches. This publication serves as a valuable resource for cultural heritage conservation experts, chemists, materials scientists, and general readers with interest in this interdisciplinary domain.
Sustainability Programs
Go-to guidance for designing, implementing, and managing effective sustainability management systems Moving past vague concepts, buzzword overloads, superficial efforts, and flavor-of-the-month misdirections, Sustainability Programs presents a pragmatic, step-by-step approach to creating and managing adaptable, organization-wide sustainability programs to achieve People, Planet, and Profit (3P) objectives with least cost, effort, and risk. Key steps covered in this book include reaching a programmatic "Go" decision, developing sustainability policies, designing an organizational framework, defining the most pressing sustainability needs, and cascading 3P goals, tactics, targets, and initiatives into business units, functions, and departments to create new capabilities and improve performance. By following the principles and practices in this book, any organization can better achieve sustainability's full promise of social responsibility, environmental stewardship, and financial performance. Written by authors with a wealth of practitioner experience in the field, Sustainability Programs explores topics including: Creating social, environmental, and financial strategies, tactics, targets, and initiatives that create new capabilities and resolve 3P performance issues Avoiding ad hoc projects that fail to address critical sustainability issues, wasting valuable resources and squandering competitive advantages Overcoming technical professionals' lack of business management experience and helping management professionals understand sustainability's benefits and intricacies Understanding sustainability through the management lenses of risk reduction, improved efficiencies through eradication of wastes, increased revenues via innovation, and enhanced competitive advantages fueled by greenwash-free transparency. Responding to the demanding data capture, analysis, and reporting challenges of environmental, social, and governance (ESG). Acknowledging that one size does not fit all, this book delivers individual concepts and methods adaptable across any organization's value chains. It is an essential read for leaders and practitioners working within public and private enterprises of all types and sizes, especially those with 2,000 to 5,000 employees.
Advanced Processing Technologies of Innovative Materials
Today, newly developed materials synthesized by the most advanced technologies require additional deep research into their exploitation properties across various applications. The latest progressive technology approaches must be adapted to industrial realities in order to transition to the sixth technological paradigm. The fundamental issues of synthesizing and processing multicomponent objects, structures, and composites; the creation of new classes of materials and nanocrystalline alloys; advanced technologies of surface treatment and multilayer coatings; and the question of developing new approaches to searching for technology solutions using the last achievements in the information sphere of competencies remain especially in demand. This Special Issue is devoted to the latest achievements in the fields of technologies of production and the synthesis of innovative 0D-2D, nano-, and functionally graded objects; nanocomposites, nanoporous structures (aerogels), and coatings; new processing methods and technologies based on plasma and laser treatment and electrophysical and chemical processing and synthesis, and methods for research into their exploitation properties; the development of digital models and machine learning approaches for the needs of industry.
Photochemical Pioneers
This volume, Photochemical Pioneers: Feature Papers in Photochemistry Volumes I & II, highlights the most recent groundbreaking research in the field of photochemistry. By bringing together a diverse collection of seminal works, we aim to take readers on a path that sheds light on the interactions between light and matter, showcasing the direct impact of photochemical processes on various scientific disciplines.The papers included in this compilation delve into the fundamental mechanisms of light-induced molecular transformations, exploring their applications in organic synthesis, environmental science, materials science, and medical therapies. This collection is intended for researchers and students interested in the fields of chemistry, physics, materials science, and environmental science.
